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Google Play Protect review: This free antivirus app has seen some major upgrades
By Brian Nadel last updated
Google Play Protect comes preinstalled on most Android devices to keep you safe from malware, malicious apps and more for free.

Bitdefender Mobile Security review: Comprehensive but affordable protection
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for mobile protection with excellent malware defenses, low-overhead scanning and plenty of useful extra features.

Xbox games are coming to the Xbox app on Android soon — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
After Google was forced to open up the Play store in a lawsuit, Xbox games will soon make their way on to the Xbox app on Android.

The YouTube app is about to get a big change for millions of users — here’s how
By Josh Render published
YouTube is currently testing a new UI that tries to make the Android phone app more like a Smart TV.

What is Plex? Everything you need to know
By Kelly Woo last updated
Plex is arguably the best media server app you can get, provided you have some digital movies and TV of your own. Here is everything you need to know about it.

Gmail's AI Q&A feature comes to Android — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
If you've ever tried to find an old email, you know it's not always easy. Gemini is coming to Gmail on Android to help solve that problem.

Android 15 reportedly has a secret API that changes how apps are displayed
By Josh Render published
A recently discovered API indicates that app developers will not be limited to edge-to-edge displays, at least not at first.

The best Google Assistant commands in 2025
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Google Assistant commands let you do almost anything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language on the fly.
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